Thursday, April 7, 2011

Why should ActewAGL employ me?

Being a CIT photography student i have been taught to be very particular about my images. I expect a high quality result as not only will i be representing ActewAGL but also myself. The images I use could hinder my chances of future jobs if not up to a professional standard. Also due to the fact that i am a student, i have access to facilities and equipment that even some professionals can not access easily.
I believe i can successfully relate to the current style of ActewAGLs photography whilst still moving forward. I think i would be the best choice of employee as my prices are reasonable and you can be sure you will be receiving a professional standard set of images.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Studio Image Requirements


The following are just ideas, then may likely change as time goes on.
Glassware- My idea so far has been light bulbs. I honestly cant think of any relevant glass objects relation to a power and gas company, though perhaps I'm just having a mental blank. There will be no cost involved as a already have a bunch in my house that i can use. I will likely need to borrow large softboxes and perhaps illuminate the mantle in Photoshop. Again, no cost as i own photoshop and have student access to CIT's studio facilities.
Close up- I intend to have a rugged pair of hands working on some type of machinery that is able to be brought into the studio.
Chrome/shiny- So far i am thinking of using a gas bottle which i have access to at my house. I am not sure about CIT's policy of bringing a potentially dangerous item into the studio so i will perhaps need permission from Julian. Large soft boxes and clever use of dark studio space will be needed to create seamless highlights.
Tilt-shift- For my tilt shift image i will have to borrow both a Canon Camera body and PC lens or a hassleblad set up as my kit is Nikon and i don't have my own PC lens. I am not 100% about what my object will be but i hope to have foreground and background interest to make it very obvious that it is a tilt shift image.

Image Source: http://acg2.fullcoll.edu/FACULTY/MAHMOOD/ACG170/images/light009.jpg

Location Image Requirements

So far I am unable to think of any costs needed for the location shoots other than perhaps petrol. I have not developed a specific time line mainly because there are far too many variables (weather, personal commitments etc.) although I do intend to have taken some shots for each task by week 12. This will give plenty of time to organize re-shoots if necessary. I am not a fan of timeliness, and have done fine without them so far.
In regards to accessing buildings, work sites etc. I will need to contact ActewAGL and inform them of my situation as a student with a photography assignment. I can assure them that the images will not be used for advertising or anything other than my schooling needs. There is a good chance i will have to have a property release form for images of the ActewAGL buildings. I have founds some samples but of course my own will be very specific to the situation and make it sound appealing and harmless for the company.

Sample Model and Property release:
http://www.hooverstock.com/release-forms.php

Sample Property Release:
http://www.alamy.com/contributors/alamy-stock-photography-property-release-form.pdf